Tuesday, 17th September, 2013
Hamburg are parting company with coach Thorsten Fink, with the club's 6-2 defeat against Borussia Dortmund at the weekend proving to be the final straw.
According to Kicker, a meeting held late last night by Hamburg's board took the decision to part company with Fink.
A major concern has been the number of goals the team have been conceding, with 15 conceded in just five Bundesliga games so far.
And panic gripped the club that a relegation battle could ensue if Fink were not removed.
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Former Stuttgart, Hertha Berlin and Hoffenheim coach Markus Babbel is believed to be the front-runner to replace Fink.
Hamburg appointed Fink in 2011, tempting the German from Swiss giants Basel.
The 45-year-old turned out most notably for Bayern Munich in his playing days. He operated as a midfielder.
The 29-year-old has started the current campaign in red hot form, scoring four goals in Leverkusen's five Bundesliga games so far, along with providing a healthy three assists.
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